Stefon Diggs Thread: Traded to Buffalo!

[gogobradyarm]

He is the #1 PPR WR overall in my league. I don't think our scoring is all that different than other leagues.

[dustyroads]

I think some of you are over stating how good Diggs is. Is he talented? Yeah, but he is not Elite plain and simple. The Vikes traded a good WR with baggage for 4 draft picks. My guess is his baggage will still exist in Buffalo.

Aged like an avocado. No drama, no injuries, 30% target share, 150 receptions, 3rd in fantasy among WR, 11th overall. He elite yet?

[Life of Pablo]

I was literally just about to bump this thread lol.

Just wanna say my thanks to this god. Diggs has always been one of my favorite players, but I never thought he would be the MVP of my championship. Wouldn't have won without him.

Allen and Diggs are lethal right now and the Bills are legit Super Bowl contenders. I think most people already have Allen in their top 5 dynasty QBs, but there's an argument for Diggs being a top 5 WR now in the "25 and older" category (very fair if youngers guys are still preferred over him like Jefferson, DK, Terry, Lamb, etc). Crazy how that Vikings-Bills trade has worked out so well for both teams so far.

Stoked to see that Diggs has not only held up the entire year, but played 90+% of the snaps in just about every game. I think his health/availability has been the biggest knock on him for a lot of people including myself, so it's great to see this full season from him.

[murphysxm]

I acquired him in three leagues for 2 rounders before the season started. Loved the talent and Allen's arm. Expected a step up in production, but he has surpassed my expectations

[Pac_Eddy]

I acquired him in three leagues for 2 rounders before the season started. Loved the talent and Allen's arm. Expected a step up in production, but he has surpassed my expectations

Funny, I shopped him in two leagues for a late first and couldn't get that, so I kept him. Both of those teams won the title thanks to him.

The best trades can be the ones you don't make.

[Sriracha]

I acquired him in three leagues for 2 rounders before the season started. Loved the talent and Allen's arm. Expected a step up in production, but he has surpassed my expectations

Funny, I shopped him in two leagues for a late first and couldn't get that, so I kept him. Both of those teams won the title thanks to him.

The best trades can be the ones you don't make.

100%. I had no idea Allen would be this good, but figured that Diggs was going to make up for the lower efficiency with Allen with improved volume so I was forced to take him when he fell to the 8th round of SF startups. Tried to shop him like crazy after his hot start, but no takers.

[Pullo Vision]

I'm surprised more people didn't bet on one of the best route runners in the NFL going to a team in desperate need of a #1 for Allen

I'm not surprised and count me as one who moved Diggs down in rankings. I don't think anyone questioned how good Diggs is, I think everyone saw Allen + the overall situation as a downgrade. Few expected this type of progression from Allen.

I bought him in the offseason because the offer was for a great value. That said, Allen, the (supposed) run based offense and Diggs' injury history were all reasons I was concerned. The first 2 points seem to have been addressed, but a perennially injured player can have a flukey of good injury luck.

[Cameron Giles]

Diggs ends up leading the NFL in receptions and receiving yards with a 127/1535/8 line...which is absolutely absurd.

He's clearly an elite WR now, a Top 2-3 route runner in the league, and his outlook is fantastic with Josh Allen in an offense that's passing more and more.

[Cameron Giles]

I'm surprised more people didn't bet on one of the best route runners in the NFL going to a team in desperate need of a #1 for Allen

I'm not surprised and count me as one who moved Diggs down in rankings. I don't think anyone questioned how good Diggs is, I think everyone saw Allen + the overall situation as a downgrade. Few expected this type of progression from Allen.

I bought him in the offseason because the offer was for a great value. That said, Allen, the (supposed) run based offense and Diggs' injury history were all reasons I was concerned. The first 2 points seem to have been addressed, but a perennially injured player can have a flukey of good injury luck.

I'll still never understand why the dynasty community lowered Diggs because he didn't play well in games where he was hurt like that's some abnormal thing.

He's missed 7 games in his 6 season NFL career. He's been pretty durable as a pro and has only had normal football injuries after some fluke injuries in college.

[Pullo Vision]

I'm not surprised and count me as one who moved Diggs down in rankings. I don't think anyone questioned how good Diggs is, I think everyone saw Allen + the overall situation as a downgrade. Few expected this type of progression from Allen.

I bought him in the offseason because the offer was for a great value. That said, Allen, the (supposed) run based offense and Diggs' injury history were all reasons I was concerned. The first 2 points seem to have been addressed, but a perennially injured player can have a flukey of good injury luck.

I'll still never understand why the dynasty community lowered Diggs because he didn't play well in games where he was hurt like that's some abnormal thing.

He's missed 7 games in his 6 season NFL career. He's been pretty durable as a pro and has only had normal football injuries after some fluke injuries in college.

As I recall, it wasn't AVAILABILITY that was the issue for people. If he was ever so slightly dinged, he performed much less- big drop in yards and catches. He'd go from a confident WR2 to a WR4 or worse. Again going from memory, he needs to be at 100% health to be startable.

[joeday]

Have him in a few lgs and love his production. Traded him in one mid season for DJM+ that I semi regret but I’m in a rebuild so it’s not too bad. I suspect he and Allen will both have some regression next season (it’s only natural) but they are both high end fantasy producers. In my main league (it’s a four player keeper) my friend had some issues the day of the draft and I told him I would draft for him...took Allen for him because he’s a Bills fan. I still regret that lol

[Cameron Giles]

As I recall, it wasn't AVAILABILITY that was the issue for people. If he was ever so slightly dinged, he performed much less- big drop in yards and catches. He'd go from a confident WR2 to a WR4 or worse. Again going from memory, he needs to be at 100% health to be startable.

This is normal, especially if it's a lower body issue that can affect the twitch he plays with. It's not really about being at 100% health, because rarely is anyone throughout the season even if they don't appear on the injury report.

[jordanzs]

This trade puts into perspective the real value of Hopkins which obviously wasn't much in NFL circles. Had the Bills wanted Hopkins they certainly could have gotten him for much less draft capital.

Looks like the Bills paid a premium but his contract is very friendly which is why he cost a bit more in draft compensation to offset the 15 million dollar signing bonus compared to a Cooper acquisition as an example. Diggs is locked up through the 2023 season at around 12 million per season. That is cheap for a #1 wr.

He is a good scheme fit. His YPC was 17.9 last season as he excelled in deep ball catches. The Bills need to stretch the defense.

Could be a win win for both teams if the Vikings pick wisely.

You nailed this one back in March.....

[Pullo Vision]

As I recall, it wasn't AVAILABILITY that was the issue for people. If he was ever so slightly dinged, he performed much less- big drop in yards and catches. He'd go from a confident WR2 to a WR4 or worse. Again going from memory, he needs to be at 100% health to be startable.

This is normal, especially if it's a lower body issue that can affect the twitch he plays with. It's not really about being at 100% health, because rarely is anyone throughout the season even if they don't appear on the injury report.

Agreed, and a *slight* downgrade in productivity/effectiveness would be understandable. But, a slight ding (seems to) severely affect his production. Like, a 15% drop in health leads to a 90% drop in productivity.

[The GM]

Agreed, and a *slight* downgrade in productivity/effectiveness would be understandable. But, a slight ding (seems to) severely affect his production. Like, a 15% drop in health leads to a 90% drop in productivity.

The problem to me was never a Diggs problem it was a Cousins / Scheme problem. That is why I downgraded Jefferson but Jefferson is being utilized when they could not use Diggs consistently? I do not understand those people but I am a happier Diggs owner and still Vikings WR shy. For all I know Jefferson will stop getting targets for some unknown reason and frustrate the hell out of me. Clearly Diggs had talent they could not utilize for some reason?